(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s cinema has generated a revenue of N2.25 billion from tickets sold in the first quarter of 2024. Filmone Entertainment, an independent film distribution and production company, revealed this in its Nigerian Box Office Year Book for 2023, released on Monday. The period under review had a remarkable improvement from ticket sales […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The town of Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, Igboetiti Local GovernmentArea of Enugu State was enveloped with sadness on Friday as the remains of Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope, was buried. The African Examiner writes that the burial rites began at 10:00 am with a commendation mass at St. Peter’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress and media personality, Omotunde Adebowale David, better known as Lolo1 has stated that recent data shows that 80 per cent of gymgoers are professional sex workers. Lolo1 disclosed this on the latest episode of the ‘Say My Piece’ podcast. “Stats say that 80% of the people that come to the […]
((AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) ‘Up NEPA’, a documentary film that explores the challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria is set for premiere in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) on May 9,. Ishaya Bako, ace Nollyood filmmaker and Director of the film, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia, has stated that abortion is not evil and it is “better than long life suffering”. Etinosa took to her X account on Friday to make a case for abortion as she enjoined more women to embrace it. She writes: “With all the hungry innocent children who are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Industry veterans, investors and other relevant stakeholders are to be honoured at the 2024 edition of Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA), its organisers have said. Muoma Obinna, ace filmmaker and founder of Inside Nollywood told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the annual fiesta is dedicated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has commended the level of global recognition of the Nigerian entertainment industry, stating that the industry is conquering the world. Musawa, represented by Mariam Ajaga, her Special Adviser on Visual Arts and Culture, gave the assessment in her speech at the 4th […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media are not finding it funny with the decision of a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State for inviting Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to its praise night event. The African Examiner writes that on Wednesday, a flyer emerged for the event […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has summoned singer, Azeez Fashola, who goes by the stage name, Naira Marley, to appear before it. This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld. The House, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, better known as Omah Lay, has disclosed that he thought of switching to Islam at some point even though he was born into a Christian home. Omah Lay disclosed this in a recent interview with Wunmi Bello as he stated that he doesn’t care anymore concerning religion […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that controversial actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked social media reactions. The African Examiner recalls that Dikeh was a running mate to the gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the last […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Since the death of Nigerian singer, Ileroluwa Aloba better known as Mohbad, many Nigerians are eager to see the cause of his death. The African Examiner recalls that Mohbad died and was buried a few weeks ago. However, due to the public outcry, the police exhumed his corpse for an autopsy that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, better known as Portable, has lost his official Instagram account to hackers. Portable’s management announced this in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, the management is working actively to resolve the issue. It also warned the public that the hackers are impersonating Portable and are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edocchie has again stirred the hornet nest after he prayed that God should give President Tinubu long life. The African Examiner writes that Yul Edochie, who is the son of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, on Wednesday, took to his social media account praying that God grant […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi aka Iyabo Oko, is dead at the age of 61. One of the actress’s daughters, Bisi Aisha announced her death on Thursday on her Facebook page saying that her mother died on Wednesday. Aisha writes: “May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy.” Also, uploading the dead actress’s pictures […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has issued an open letter addressing the newly inaugurated President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the heartfelt letter, the actress stated that her support for the present administration was not hinged on religious or ethnic considerations, but rather on her trust in his leadership abilities. […]
Tina Turner, the music superstar whose career spanned five decades, has Died at 83 years old. Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, on Wednesday afternoon. Known for hits like “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” Turner won eight Grammy Awards over her storied career in addition to a lifetime achievement award […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The mother of Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, is dead. Her death was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Funke’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele. The statement read: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty, that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother Naija Season 6 star, Angel Agnes Smith has berated popular On-Air Personality, OAP, Nedu Wazobia who alleged that most ladies audition for the reality show to find new customers. Angel tagged the radio host as ‘toto plaintiff’ for degrading women on the Big Brother reality show. The African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kesiena Adjekpovu, the BBNaija season seven housemate better known as Kess, has “berated” Nedu Wazobia, the radio personality for disrespecting female BBNaija housemates. Kess took to his Twitter account on Tuesday to talk about the incessant name-calling directed at the female BBNija housemates after Nedu had spoken concerning the lifestyle of some […]
